Specification Control Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future About this Position:  The Specialist coordinates activities across multiple divisions and stakeholders to drive specification standardization across indirect categories to support Honda Motor’s business transformation and sustainability initiatives.  This position plays a key role in optimizing procurement processes, reducing complexity, and enabling data-driven decision-making across multiple spend categories.Responsibilities include:Stakeholder Management: Through Specification Development Council forums, facilitates collaboration between internal (NAIP) and external stakeholders to align on standardization objectives, goals, plans and outcomes.Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyse spend, usage patterns and SKU proliferation to identify duplication and rationalization opportunities Partner with data and analytics teams to develop dashboards, reports and tools for ongoing standardization tracking.Continuous Improvement: Research, identify, analyse and implement improvement opportunities to end-to-end specification standardization processes as well as other NAIP related processes.Change Management: Drive change management activities to ensure adoption of standardized specifications across internal functions.Who we are seeking: Required Work Experience:3+ years in indirect procurement, supply chain or technical fieldRequired Education:Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experienceDesired skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, etc.) and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI)Strong capability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Focus on continuous improvement and meeting goals/targetsAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with category management teams and suppliers to foster collaboration and transparencySelf-motivated, purpose and results driven. Supports company direction and promotes an environment aimed at Honda’s success. Models Honda Philosophy principles and Core ValuesAdditional Position Factors:On-site, office position~5 hours overtime per weekMay require traveling to Honda facilities, suppliers, and/or training locations across North America. Travel is < 10% of time.What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?Total Rewards:Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)Paid OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer Mobility  Education Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programs Additional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct Programs  Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.